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How to Maintain and Tune Your Drumkit 

  • Women's Drum Center 2242 University Avenue West Saint Paul, MN, 55114 United States (map)

INSTRUCTOR BIO INFO: Moss Natal

Let's Do This!

This will be a combo of demonstration and hands-on, working with the WDC’s kits, Moss will demonstrate how to responsibly dismantle, maintain, reassemble, and tune the drumkit. Participants can photograph and take notes as the demonstration proceeds. This will include:

  • Toning the bearing edges of the shells

  • Cleaning out dust and grime

  • Cleaning the shells – interior and exterior differences

  • Applying white lithium grease to the lugs to prevent rust and wear

  • Installing and breaking in new heads

  • Reassembling the kit

  • Tuning methods to apply proper tension and prevent breakage

No experience necessary!

Level: All

Cost: $20

Open to all gender identities

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